Your ideas.
Your voice.
In their inbox.
We turn what you know into a newsletter people want to open. Dockside Media handles the strategy and writing, so you can show up consistently without starting from a blank page.
The work behind the words
Good newsletters start with listening.
You have the stories, expertise, and perspective. We find the thread, shape the message, and write in a voice your readers recognize as yours.
From the first plan to the next send, you have a thoughtful partner who keeps the newsletter moving.
WHAT WE DO
Whether you're starting fresh or finding a better rhythm, Dockside can build the foundation and keep the writing going.
A newsletter with a plan behind it.
01 / FIND YOUR FOCUS
Newsletter strategy
02 / GET READY TO SEND
Launch & setup
Build the editorial calendar, templates, welcome sequence, and publishing system for a confident start.
03 / KEEP SHOWING UP
Ongoing ghostwriting
Turn your conversations and ideas into weekly issues, written in your voice and ready for your review.
You bring the thinking. We bring the words.
We get to know your voice.
We talk about your audience and goals, then listen to the way you speak and read what you've already written.
We make a plan.
Together, we define the themes, format, and publishing rhythm. The ideas have a home before the deadline arrives.
We write. You approve.
We draft each issue from your insights. You review the work and have the final say before it goes out.
They truly understood the message I wanted to share with new clients and crafted a clear, compelling marketing campaign that perfectly captured my vision.Ellie Miller Hall - nonprofit management business owner
Hi, I'm Mary Kate.
I'm Mary Kate Feeney, founder and pen behind Dockside Media. I started the studio in 2014 after years of telling stories in journalism, government, and tourism.
I believe the best newsletters feel like a real conversation: useful, personal, and unmistakably yours. My job is to help you find those stories and send them with confidence.
